In-store music and aroma influences on shopper behavior and satisfaction

Journal of Business Research

Volumn 64, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 558-564

  Morrison, Michael ^a   Gan, Sarah ^a   Dubelaar, Chris ^b   Oppewal, Harmen ^a  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b BOND UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Aroma; Emotions; Music; Satisfaction; Shopper behavior; Shopping experience

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952455520     PISSN: 01482963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2010.06.006     Document Type: Article

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